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Best Cheesy Garlic Pizza Recipe

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This Best Cheesy Garlic Pizza recipe features a homemade pizza dough topped with a rich garlic butter sauce and loads of melted mozzarella cheese, enhanced with chili flakes and dried basil for a perfect balance of flavors. Crispy on the outside with a soft, chewy crust, this pizza is a crowd-pleaser for all cheese lovers.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pizzas (12-inch each)

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 5 ½ cups Flour
  • 3 teaspoons Granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons Instant yeast
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 115 g Butter
  • 5 cloves Garlic, grated

Assembly

  • 4 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Dried basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, kosher salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to distribute all dry ingredients evenly.
  2. Add liquids: Pour in the olive oil, water, and vinegar. Stir until a dough begins to form.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to knead for 6-7 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Let dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, until it doubles in size.
  5. Prepare garlic butter sauce: While the dough is rising, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the grated garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
  6. Preheat oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
  7. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into desired portions (this recipe makes approximately two 12-inch pizzas). On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a thin circular shape.
  8. Assemble pizza: Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Brush the garlic butter sauce generously over the surface. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese, chili flakes, and dried basil.
  9. Bake the pizza: Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding fresh basil or oregano on top after baking.
  • Use room temperature water to activate yeast properly.
  • If you do not have a pizza stone, a heavy baking sheet works as an alternative.
  • The garlic butter sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Ensure not to burn the garlic when making the sauce; keep the heat low and stir frequently.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/best-cheesy-garlic-pizza-recipe/